For Healthcare Professionals

How can I refer my patients to COMPARE-UF?

At this time, patients enrolling in COMPARE-UF must have their uterine fibroid treatment procedure performed at one of the enrolling sites. If you would like to refer a patient, please email compareuf@dm.duke.edu

Will my patient continue to be seen my practice?

Yes, though all treatment procedures must be performed at an enrolling site. All follow-up may be completed online by the patient (with an annual visit to the enrolling site).

I'm interested in using the COMPARE-UF data collection forms. Whom should I contact for permission?

Email the COMPARE-UF team at the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI). Please let us know your name, institution, why you are interested in using the forms, and the potential research purposes.

Can my institution become a clinical site for COMPARE-UF, or can I participate in another way?

Please complete our information form and let us know that you’re interested. Opportunities may include advising on recruitment and follow-up efforts for COMPARE-UF, contributing ideas for expanding our registry, or suggesting potential partnerships for future research.

References for Professionals

Epidemiology of uterine fibroids: a systematic review published in BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology May 13, 2017 identified 12 risk factors that play an important role in uterine fibroid (UF) epidemiology. The UF risk factor with the strongest evidence is black race. High-quality prospective observational data are needed to improve our understanding of UF epidemiology, and thus its aetiology and optimal management.

The June 23, 2016 issue of Nature provides a disease primer of uterine fibroids including a thorough review of the pathogenisis, pathophysiology, current treatments, and expected innovations.

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